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emotional closeness goes way beyond the physical. for some people, they’re able to be physically intimate with others but struggle to open up their heart, soul and mind. I was definitely one of those people. I had a lot of walls up (and still do… working on it). but for me now, it’s hard to be

#biblecrazy #mentalhealthmatters #christianlemon8 #HelloLemon8 #lemon8bookclub 🤩This showed me so much! 🤍self respect about finding your worth/ identity in Christ! 🤍I cried reading this book, I been reading it with my parents to help us get closer and it’s a good conversational

If you’re looking for a successful relationship or want to grow and develop your current relationship, these are 7 patterns of successful relationships. Let this be a guide to help you navigate your relationships. Ask yourself the hard questions. Does my relationship mirror these seven patterns

Keeping the spark alive in a long-term relationship is all about stepping outside the routine and trying things you’ve never thought of before. From spontaneous adventures to quirky date nights, doing something new brings a sense of fun, intimacy, and excitement that reminds you both why you fe

My husband and I started doing this thing recently that I like to call our “nightly debrief.” Each night, we try our best to save some time before bed to chat about anything and everything. - we talk about the events of our day - we talk about how we’re feeling - we talk about our goals or fu

I know that there’s a lot of stigma around avoidant attachment. pop psychology on tiktok and instagram have painted people with avoidant attachment as malicious and evil, and while their actions can cause harm to others, it’s rarely, if at all, intentional. what people with anxious or secure attach

It’s great that you’re looking for healthy ways to navigate arguments, it shows emotional intelligence & a commitment to growth! Here are some strategies to respond constructively when conflicts happen. Now my question is, how would you feel if these were said to you? Defensive or more calm

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Attachment is the emotional connection you formed as an infant with your primary caregiver(s) — if your needs were met & you felt safe you should have secure attachment. attachment styles affect your intimate relationships as an adult! Understanding your attachment style can help you make se

Dealing with CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is no joke. It can feel like my trauma is always lurking in the background, ready to spill into conversations at any moment. For a long time, I struggled with trauma dumping—oversharing about my past in ways that weren’t healthy for me or

Bottom line... Relationships are work. ❤️‍🔥 But unfortunately, this phrase can be really confusing at times and is even often misused to excuse, justify, and condone toxic behaviors and relationships. Like come on... anyone who has been in a committed relationship knows relationships absolute

Gothic gems you won't see everywhere 🧛🏻🧟‍♂️🩸 Okay, so we all know and love the classics - Dracula lurking in his castle, Frankenstein's monster stitched together…*chef's kiss*, y'know, the usual spooky suspects. But sometimes you just crave a gothic chill that feels a little…fres

Little known Serial Ki!!ers. California’s Dark Side: Who Terrorized the Golden State? When we think of California, it’s all sun, beaches, and Hollywood dreams—but lurking in its shadows are some of the most notorious serial killers in history. From the Zodiac Killer in Northern California to the

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this rule will help you keep your relationship on track and keep your connection alive! healthy relationships are all about connection & spending time together. The 777 rule helps facilitate this ✨ every 7 days go on a date! This could be dinner, an activity, movie night at home, etc. jus

1. No hanging out with friends of the opposite sex ALONE. In our opinion, when you’re in a monogamous relationship, there is no reason why you should be hanging out with a person of the opposite sex alone. In a group setting it is fine, but we both find it a little suss if all of a sudden we sta

✨Me and my partner love asking questions like this to each other because it helps us feel heard by the other, and it makes our bond stronger than it was, and we feel seen and we sometimes learn more about the other person on how they view us on a deeper level ✨ 💕i’ve noticed in a lot of ways in

This pictures captures little moments between us that balances the privacy and affection. I absolutely love talking pictures like this💕 ✨Let me know which one you like the best✨ #couplesphotoideas #Lemon8Diary #couples #pictureideas

All about love gives you insight on what loves means to you and how we often times were raised to accept certain behaviors as love and prioritize romantic relationships over platonic ones bell hooks breaks down and explain how love is love and often times the love that you are looking for romantica

This poetry book goes through the feelings and what comes with being in a toxic relationship. It takes you through the victims feelings and gives you insight to what she is truly going through. It takes you on a journey pre breakup, during the breakup, and also after the breakup. This book really m